United States - Medal - US WW2 WW2 Victory Medal in...

Offered at auction is a nice original and not that easy to find boxed World War II Victory Medal in the original box and the medal itself. A great 100% original award in good condition for its age; it has a nice aged tarnish! The box has some wear. See all photos for an important personal impression, as they are part of the description. Great medal for your WWII collection! History of the medal The World War II Victory Medal was established by an Act of Congress on 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) and promulgated by Section V, War Department Bulletin 12, 1945. The medal was designed by Thomas H. Jones and approved by the Secretary of War on 5 February 1946. Consequently, it did not transition from a ribbon to a full medal until after World War II had ended. The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon, referred to as the "Victory Ribbon." The Congressional authorization for the medal specified that it was to be awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands, who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between 7 December 1941 and the ending of hostilities as declared by the president.[2]

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